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January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” Topiramate may cause reversible hair loss.
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February 2006 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” The study found that combining different databases gives a better estimate of drug side effects in hospitals.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Different drugs are linked to specific mental health issues.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” NIR light therapy may effectively treat eye diseases and improve brain function without side effects.
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July 1997 in “The Lancet” Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
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